The Chaikin Power Gauge RatingTM for Pfizer Inc. PFE is very bullish due to very strong earnings performance, very positive expert opinions, attractive financial metrics and bullish price/volume activity. PFE’s earnings performance is very strong as a result of a relatively low projected P/E ratio and consistent earnings over the past 5 years.
Financial Metrics Rating – Bullish
PFE’s financial metrics are very good. The company has high revenue per share and generates high free cash flow relative to market capitalization. The rank is based on a high long-term debt to equity ratio relative to its industry group, low price to sales ratio and relatively high cash flow.
Earnings Performance Rating – Very Bullish
PFE’s earnings performance has been very strong. The company is priced relatively low compared to next year’s projected EPS and has a stable 5 year earnings trend. The rank is based on a relatively low projected P/E ratio and consistent earnings over the past 5 years.
Price/Volume Activity Rating – Bullish
Price and volume activity for PFE is bullish. PFE has outperformed the S&P 500 over 26 weeks and is experiencing sustained buying. The rank for PFE is based on its price strength versus the market, positive Chaikin money flow, a positive Chaikin price trend and a decreasing volume trend.
Expert Opinions – Very Bullish
Expert opinions about PFE are very positive. Shorting of PFE is low and insiders are net buyers of PFE’s stock. The rank for PFE is based on a low short interest ratio, insiders purchasing stock and optimistic analyst opinions.
